RIP Andy Rourke (May 19, 2023)

Oh man, this hurts. Tweet from Johnny:

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Related items:

• Morrissey-solo: [Morrissey Central] "BEAM OF LIGHT." - May 19, 2023
• Morrissey-solo: Mike Joyce pays tribute to Andy Rourke on BBC Breakfast (May 20, 2023) - May 21, 2023

Media items:

• BBC: "Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Guardian: "Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Independent: "Andy Rourke death: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• Louder Than War: Andy Rourke dies at 59 - May 19, 2023
• NME: "The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died" - May 19, 2023
• Mojo: "“The Smiths Were A Gang. A Band Of Brothers…” Andy Rourke Interviewed" - May 19, 2023

 

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my fave from andy's interviews. beholden here to no one here but himself

Andy Rourke Tells All

Smiths bassist Andy Rourke talks to Michael Moynihan about his acrimonious relationship with Morrissey, the band’s crazy stalkers, his 20-year heroin addiction, and more.

www.thedailybeast.com

from 2013

 

[Ratsx3]

my fave from andy's interviews. beholden here to no one here but himself

Andy Rourke Tells All

Smiths bassist Andy Rourke talks to Michael Moynihan about his acrimonious relationship with Morrissey, the band’s crazy stalkers, his 20-year heroin addiction, and more.

www.thedailybeast.com

from 2013

Thank you for posting. Andy dropping some truth bombs there.

 

[Mimi Ramone]

my fave from andy's interviews. beholden here to no one here but himself

Andy Rourke Tells All

Smiths bassist Andy Rourke talks to Michael Moynihan about his acrimonious relationship with Morrissey, the band’s crazy stalkers, his 20-year heroin addiction, and more.

www.thedailybeast.com

from 2013

Thank you, great interview. With honorary mentions of morrissey-solo.com

 

[Famous when dead]

The above may have got missed at the time. Included here now for posterity.
Sandie Shaw's posts re: Andy on the 19th.
FWD.

 

[Famous when dead]

 

[DevilsAdvocat]

Has there been any news regarding the funeral? Would be interesting if Moz and Marr both attend

 

[Famous when dead]

Record Collector, July edition (#546), 2023:

FWD.

 

[Redacted]

 

[Famous when dead]

Mojo, issue 357.
Mike remembers Andy.

FWD.

 

[Mozzer1980]

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Peter Hook has dedicated his gig to Andy
Starts at 04:04 ( before first song She's lost control )


What an absolutely amazing gig

 

[Juan Dulces]

We love you Andy! I get a little emotional each time I read one of these, but I'm so happy that he's as celebrated as he is. Rourke is forever <-> Smiths are forever.

FWD - you've done amazing here. Again, a huge thanks to you and all others who have posted all of these articles and tributes!!!

 

[Frank Jobsworth]

Would be nice if they could arrange a memorial concert in Manchester at some point, Marr has plenty of connections to get something worthwhile done. Not expecting/demanding it but he's more than worth one.

 

[BrummieBoy]

For as long as human ears can hear the songs of 'The Smiths', the bass lines of Andy Rourke will be a karmic echo condemning both Morrissey and Marr. The fact that he never received remuneration for his compositional contributions alongside being shafted for live performance income means there's a special place in hell for Morrissey and Marr.

Like rust, karma never sleeps.

Rest In Peace Andy Rourke

&

'thank you for the music

'BrummieBoy'

'According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the bass is the most important part of any song. Because the human brain is better at picking up the rhythm when it’s played in a lower tone, like a bass, we rely on the bass player to keep the structure of the song much more than a guitar or drum.

Basically, the bass player is the crust that keeps the pizza together, otherwise you just have a pile of greasy cheese and pepperoni.Not only do we rely more on the bass player to keep the rhythm of the song, but because the brain detects timing deviations in the lower notes more than higher ones, bass players have to be more technically proficient than a drummer or guitarist because we notice a bass players mistakes more.'

https://riotfest.org/2019/03/04/bass-players-are-the-most-important-part-of-the-band/#:~:text=Not only do we rely,a bass players mistakes more.

 

[Mimi Ramone]

Peter Hook has dedicated his gig to Andy
Starts at 04:04 ( before first song She's lost control )


What an absolutely amazing gig

Really really loved that he did that, that was really classy, but I really like Hooky anyway^^ Amazing gig, can't wait to see him in November. A bit sad, that Moz didn't credit Andy at his concert but on the other hand maybe it wouldn't have fitted. Maybe at the UK gigs? Anyway Andy derserves all the credit and dedication in the world and its very nice that Hooky did that.